Vista (Glimpse), Indigenous, Horsehair Art – Bookmark

At first glance, this captivating and intriguing piece might seem like it's crafted from natural, beautiful materials found in shells or the ocean, with its organic colors and delicate patterns. It appears as if individual elements are strung together to form a charming bookmark. http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pBO36fh4RYE/Uu1IaMJ663I/AAAAAAAAIJY/C9936eSGwMo/3-R0220802_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6KSlzvm4L2c/Uu1Ii8T2oCI/AAAAAAAAIKI/8dOaI5QdW1c/5-R0220823_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg However, what you might not imagine is that these exquisite patterns are meticulously woven, stitch by stitch, by our dear friend, artisan Eva, using horsehair of various colors! (We truly admire her keen eyesight.) http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xGgyL4oY-Zk/Uu1IlmQtE4I/AAAAAAAAIKY/j6xG3Gccwoo/7-R0220950_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GMKZdvK09Bc/Uu1IoRy2lzI/AAAAAAAAIKo/i7tE4Nqe00Y/1-DSC00849_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg This indigenous artisan, residing in the northern Andes mountains, is one of the most unique artists we know. Living in a harsh, high-altitude environment, her simple indigenous dwelling is devoid of any ornamentation. http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qWfaonU0_xs/Uu1Ir_o7FyI/AAAAAAAAIK4/ukEWx_rBKP4/DSC00884_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg Yet, Eva, who grew up in such surroundings, is able to create such beautiful works through her own imagination and by observing nature. From dyeing and boiling the horsehair to selecting and meticulously weaving it, it's difficult for us to fathom that completing just one bookmark requires nearly three days of work. http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ALy-k9jWwkE/Uu1IuvaBbcI/AAAAAAAAILI/oyEI_NKMHLA/8-R0220952_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg Isn't this artistic creation, brimming with primitive beauty and originating from a secluded corner of the Earth, utterly mesmerizing? http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8o-BOLBo4Ng/Uu1IyG_QRBI/AAAAAAAAILY/tPC6jtN-gtM/1-DSC00869_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg (Playing with freshly dyed horsehair; the picture shows Eva's daughter.) / Material / Natural horsehair + plant-based dyes / Origin / Northern Andes region, South America Origin/Manufacturing Method South America, Handmade